Hypothesis for Colleges and Universities
Boost Student Engagement, Retention, and Success.
When students actively engage with their readings, they learn more, retain information better, and complete courses at higher rates. Hypothesis online annotation makes reading interactive by turning it into a conversation—helping students stay involved which leads to higher course completion rates.
Social Annotation: A Smart Investment in Engagement and Retention
When students actively engage with course materials, they’re more likely to stay on track and finish strong. Hypothesis makes it easy for educators to foster deeper learning by integrating seamlessly into your LMS—no extra logins, no restrictions, just better student outcomes and completion rates.
Why Institutions Choose Hypothesis
Increase Student Retention
Keeping students engaged leads to higher course completion rates—and a 32% increase in student retention proves it. Departments that prioritize active learning see stronger persistence and improved outcomes.
Boost Academic Performance
Hypothesis helps students better understand what they read—and it shows. Courses using social annotation see a 24% lift in student grades and a 2X increase in reading comprehension through increased participation and engagement.
Drive Institutional Impact
3-5X More Engagement – It’s been proven that courses that use Hypothesis see a 3-5X increase in engagement with course materials.
Maximize ROI
Hypothesis has been proven to increase course retention, leading to higher student persistence and a direct impact on your institution’s bottom line.
With a seamless LMS integration, Hypothesis provides scalable impact without additional administrative burden.
Ensure Compliance & Security
Hypothesis is SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and FERPA-compliant, protecting student data while enhancing collaboration.
How Hypothesis Supports Institutions & Departments
Improve Retention & Student Success
Students who engage deeply with course content are more likely to complete their courses and persist in their academic programs. Hypothesis online annotation provides a collaborative, engaging learning environment that helps students stay on track.
Support Faculty
Give instructors an annotation tool that enhances student engagement without adding extra work. Hypothesis integrates seamlessly into the LMS, making it easy for faculty to embed social annotation into their courses.
Enhance In-Person, Online and Hybrid Learning
In an era of digital learning, keeping students engaged is crucial. Hypothesis helps institutions create active, discussion-driven learning experiences that improve student outcomes.
Scale Across Departments & Programs
From STEM to humanities, social sciences to business, Hypothesis supports diverse disciplines by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and engagement with course materials.
Trusted by over 300 institutions worldwide.
Calculate Your Institution’s ROI with Hypothesis
Discover how Hypothesis can impact student retention and success at your institution. Use our ROI Calculator to see:
- The estimated increase in student retention with Hypothesis.
- The financial impact of improved retention rates on tuition revenue.
- How Hypothesis can make an immediate impact at your school.
A partner in your institution’s success
We’re more than just a tool—we’re a partner in your institution’s success. Your Hypothesis institutional license includes:
Experts in Education on Our Team
Our team includes former educators who understand faculty and student needs, ensuring a smooth implementation process and ongoing support.
Hypothesis Academy
A two-week asynchronous certification program to help faculty integrate social annotation effectively into their courses. Over 400 faculty members have completed the course, gaining confidence in using Hypothesis to enhance student engagement.
Partner Workshops
Included in your license, customized live training sessions for faculty and instructional designers provide hands-on guidance and best practices for using Hypothesis in different disciplines and course formats.
Dedicated Customer Support
We provide institution-wide support, ensuring faculty and students get help when they need it.